2026 Art in the Loop Kick-Off Event

Join us for the kick-off event celebrating the 2026 Art in the Loop Project: Home, on Wednesday, June 3, at 5:30 p.m. at the Kansas City Public Library Central Library.

Guests will enjoy an evening of art and music as they are invited to meet the 2026 visual and performance artists. The event will kick off at 5:30 p.m. with musical performances from the Ryan Marquez Trio and Hood Dude Food Review and storytelling from Beatrice Henry.

Guests are invited to meet with visual and performing artists for a chance to learn about the work the artists are creating for this year's project.

This event is free and open to the public; however, we ask that you RSVP for planning purposes.

13th Annual Art in the Loop Project

Art in the Loop is a curated outdoor exhibition of temporary artworks and performances presented in partnership with the KC Streetcar. This year's Art in the Loop Project includes visual artwork based on photography, painting, digitized illustrations, and performances that include dance, spoken word, hip hop, theatrical characters, and more.

This years theme: Home invites artists to explore the places, people and dreams that bring us back to ourselves. A familiar sight, smell, sound, taste or touch–these are the things that feel like home. Home represents the essence of our innermost memories. The aspects of life that resonate with our inner child. For many, home is a reflection of refuge, comfort and belonging. For some, home represents more complex emotions—the catalyst for the ways in which we experience life and evolve over time.

You can find images of all art installations and more information online at www.artintheloop.com.